But then a funny thing happened on DeVos’s way to a full Senate vote. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT), who was attending another hearing, this one for Sen. Jeff Sessions to be confirmed as attorney general, voted in DeVos’ favor by proxy. Democrats on the HELP Committee objected and began calling for another vote on another date.

Sen Warren is arguing that because Hatch voted by proxy (wasn't present but had Chair vote for him), that the actual tally was 11-11.

Surprise, surprise – the revote concluded in the same result as the initial vote. DeVos’ confirmation moves on to the full Senate for a vote next.

Despite Democrats best efforts to derail DeVos’ nomination, the lifelong education advocate sailed through committee and will likely face no serious threat to her full Senate confirmation. It is, however, the latest example of Democrats’ attempts to do anything in their limited power to throw the brakes on Trump’s nominees.